As we have previously reported, this past spring lawmakers passed a new law making substantive changes to the rental/lease of equipment from up-front on the lessor at purchase, to a tax on the lease stream to the lessee. This change is set to go into effect on January 1, 2025 so we have reached out […]
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Maine State Police Implement a New Performance-Based Brake Tester at Weigh Stations
November 4, 2024The Maine State Police have introduced a new Performance-Based Brake Tester (PBBT) that is being transported to weigh stations across the state, to assess the braking performance of commercial motor vehicles (CMV’s). This device aims to ensure that commercial trucks and trailers meet required safety standards for braking force outlined in section 393.52 of the […]
2025 MMTA Employee Benefits Program Rates/Plans Now Available
October 23, 2024We are excited to announce the details for the 2025 MMTA Employee Benefits Program! Are you taking advantage of MMTA’s group employee benefits? MMTA works with some of the most respected insurance carriers in Maine to create a diverse employee benefits program to offer our members. The program includes a variety of plan options, including […]
2025 UCR REGISTRATION PERIOD BEGINS ON OCTOBER 1, 2024
September 30, 2024UCR stands for Unified Carrier Registration program. It is a federally-mandated system for registering operators of commercial vehicles who are involved in interstate and international travel. This annual registration must be renewed by December 31st each year. Registration for the 2025 UCR registration year will open October 1, 2024. Fees will be increased from the […]
New Format for October 9th MMTA Membership Meeting – JOIN US!!
September 13, 2024When developing her list of priorities and objectives for her 2-year term as Chairwoman of the MMTA, one issue that rose to the top for Chelsea was member engagement. As someone who regularly attends our quarterly in-person Membership meetings, she was struck by the wealth of information that got reported… and that most of our […]
Kentucky Weight Distance (KYU) Payment Announcement
September 6, 2024Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Motor Carriers – Tax and Financial Processing Branch Important Changes are coming for the Fourth Quarter 2024 tax filing period for KYU Weight Distance Tax! The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Motor Carriers, will require the Weight Distance quarterly tax returns to be filed and paid through the Motor Carrier […]
TRUCKING INDUSTRY ASKED TO RANK TOP CONCERNS
August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 Washington, DC – The American Transportation Research Institute, the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, today launched the 2024 Top Industry Issues Survey. The annual survey asks trucking industry stakeholders to rank the top issues of concern for the industry along with potential strategies for addressing each issue. Now in its 20th year, […]
Energy Costs Skyrocket for Maine Manufacturers in July
August 21, 2024MMTA An issue has arisen that, while not directly trucking-related, its impact will be felt by MMTA members throughout Maine. Below you will find a Bangor Daily News article that does a good job explaining it, but in a nutshell, energy costs for many industrial users saw a big jump starting in July. The main […]
MMTA Mobile Safety Unit Donated to Maine Technical Schools
August 14, 2024A steadfast fixture in MMTA’s safety resources has been our 1998 Volvo 770 road tractor towing our 1988 Fruehauf trailer, practically referred to as our Mobile Safety Unit (MSU). Originally the MSU was used as a self-contained mobile classroom and to educate the public on the importance of highway safety and “How to Share the […]
MMTA Asks Members to Participate in MBUF Simulation
July 18, 2024The Maine trucking industry knows better than most that our road and bridge network is a critical social and economic lifeline for many parts of our state. MMTA has a strong and consistent record when it comes to making sure our infrastructure is adequately funded and we often partner with the Maine Department of Transportation […]